1. Watch the temp!
If you have fine hair, keep your iron around 250-300°.
300-350° for medium-density hair, and 350-400° for thick or coarse hair.
Start low and only bump it up if you need to.
2. Leave out your money piece,
and don’t touch it with a hot tool until the very end. That way, you can turn the temp way down before you get to the most fragile part of your hair.
Blondes… you already know (hand raised). Protect the pieces around your face.
3. Use tepid water in the shower.
I know, no one wants to hear that. But rinsing with tepid water all winter long will change your hair (and your skin). Your skin is easier to moisturize than your hair, so start with the hair.
4. Apply your dry shampoo like deodorant.
We don’t put deodorant on after we’re already sweaty and stinky, and dry shampoo is no different. Beat the grease before the grease beats you.
5. Incoming product plug:
Get 👏 the fucking 👏 Scalp Cleanser. 👏
If you’re going more than 3 days between washes, it is non-negotiable. Even if you wash every day, a “Clean Sweep” once a week will change your scalp health. Take care of your scalp so your shampoo can actually do its job.
Conditioner tip:
Once you’ve applied conditioner in the shower, use a wide-tooth comb to gently detangle. Thank me laterrrr.
Shower cap!
I don’t believe you when you say you “just throw it in a bun” and it stays dry. No, it doesn’t. Parts are getting wet, and it messes with the magic.
Get a shower cap. Mine is literally $2 and it’s elite (LMK if you have a rec!).
Pro tip: when you get out of the shower, keep your towel on and wipe the inside of the cap with your hand, twisting as you go. Makes it last longer and keeps it from getting gross.
Apply dry shampoo before bed.
Let it work overnight.
Apply to clean, dry hair.
Add more each day. Apply in sections (!!!!!!).
Then brush or massage it in.
Blow-dry smarter.
Ideally, you blow-dry your hair after washing, but let it air-dry to about 80% first. It’ll save your arms and be so much easier on your hair.
Static?
Add a little hair oil (I love Verb Ghost Oil) to your mids and ends.
Sounds counterproductive, but listen: oily roots need dry shampoo. Dry ends need oil. They’re different problems.
You are amazing, and I love you for being here.
This is your reminder that your hair routine should work for you. My goal is to give you tips and tricks that help you be more intentional, because good things take time. With the right tools and knowledge, your hair shouldn’t only look good when you leave the salon.
Happy Holidays, my friend. Here’s to Good Ass Hair Days and to 2026 blowing our fucking socks off in the BEST way possible. 💛✨
